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EK10 LDJ

2010 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,705 mi
Last recorded74,705 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 LDJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 74,705 miles

Both rear tyres are near legal limit

Pass 20 May 2024 66,605 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Driver side shock absorber slightly leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,554 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 53,258 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 42,598 miles

advised that both rear tyres are on legal limit

Fail 9 Nov 2021 42,598 miles

Rear reflector missing changed rear brake light (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

advised that both rear tyres are on legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2020 39,647 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,961 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 24,344 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,641 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,746 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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EK10 LDJ is a 2010 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 74,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK10 LDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK10 LDJ registered?

EK10 LDJ is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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